Library and Campus Events for Black History Month
Bowman Library Event
Join the library at 5:30 PM, Wednesday February 12 for a poetry reading by Professor Lakiba Pittman!
In celebration of Black History Month, Professor Lakiba Pittman will read original poetry published in the anthology Black Fire This Time. Her poetry reading is part of the opening night events for the Listen Up! : Leaders, Thinkers, Writers, Activists Speak Their Mind portrait show. The portrait show includes important figures and works related to Black History Month as part of its larger celebration of America's cultural heritage. The library welcomes you to continue your Black History Month celebration at the Listen Up! opening night event, where you can peruse the portrait show, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in a quote matching quiz for a chance to win a prize.
Can't make it to the opening? The portraits will be on display through the end of the Spring semester, so stop by any time.
Event: Poetry Reading by Professor Lakiba Pittman- Black Fire This Time
(part of the Listen Up! : Leaders, Thinkers, Writers, Activists Speak Their Mind opening night event)
Date: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm reading, Listen Up! opening night event from 4-6 pm
Location: Bowman Library
Professor Lakiba Pittman is an educator, consultant, and creative artist whose work explores the intersections of race, culture, and healing. She teaches Race & Ethnicity at Notre-Dame de Namur University and Diversity in the Workplace, Cultural Expression in Media, and Race & Racism at Menlo College. She is the author of Bread Crumbs From the Soul: Finding Your Way Back Home and a featured poet in Black Fire This Time: Vol. I & II.
Below are events celebrating Black History Month in our local community.
Calendar of events curated by Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC) as shared by Christopher Simpson, Menlo College Executive Director for Advising and Retention and Student Success Coach
2025 ASALH - Virtual Black History Month Festival
ASALH presents:
The 99th Annual Black History Month Festival (Virtual)
All February Long
Check out the ASALH website for the full program of events they've curated for this month-long, virtual celebration of Black History: 99th Annual Black History Month Festival Events
Black History Month Events in the Greater Bay Area
Here are some events you can participate in this month.
We will add events as we learn more.
Black History Month Events In Nearby Cities
- Black History Month Events in Sacramento
- Black History Month Events in San Francisco
- Black History Month Events in San Jose
- Black History Month Events in Oakland
- Black History Month Events in Santa Clara
If you know of an event we can add please email libraryhelp@menlo.edu.